The Princess Bride is a wonderful story, not only of Grandfather and Grandson, but of true love and true friendship. This movie is full of comedy from the beginning. Timeless, this movie is turning 25 this year and still a cult classic and family favorite!
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0093779/The stories interwoven in this movie are beautiful written (William Goldman, both book and screenplay). There are the lovers separated by the Dread Pirate Roberts, the two oddball friends Inigo Montayo and Fezzik, the betrayal of both the six-fingered-man, Count Rugen and the evil Prince Humperdinck. Elements such as the fire swamp, Miracle Max, and mountaintop swordfights make this movie incredibly interesting to watch. It is filled with action, humor, and wonderful writing.
Violence, Sex and Language:
Compared to Hollywood's standard today this movie is not violent. However, in the light of my own standards and the fact that I have many children of different ages in my life... This movie does have elements that are not appropriate for children. I'd say this is a 12+ movie. There are many swordfights, stabbings, fists thrown, torture, etc. None of it is over the top, but again, with children in mind I'd carefully consider the impact it may have on their little hearts and minds.
Violence: 2 out of 5
Sweet kisses and loving glances is all you will see in this movie. Yay - another point for Hollywood. (Although I'm not sure it counts since the movie is 25 years old... :)
Sex: 0 out of 5
I do not recall any language in this movie. I have seen it hundreds of times and nothing comes to mind. That is not to say the occasional word isn't there. I just cannot remember it/them. There is some light suggestive humor thrown in here and there.
Language: 1 out of 5
End Point: See this movie. Buy this movie. Watch it again. And again. And yet again. Laugh your head off and enjoy the benefits of a happy and light heart!
~Sarah
